Nonprofit Group Says Miami Backtracked on Million-Dollar Promise
The city commission has held up funding after Mayor Suarez promised a million dollars to the Circle of Brotherhood, which runs crime prevention programs in Miami’s Black communities.
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700 Euclid: Another Slice of Miami Beach History Crumbles
Miami Beach’s landmarks are slowly being erased as they succumb to the elements and the hunger for redevelopment.
HCA Hospital Staff Shared Unauthorized Photos of Dying Patient on Social Media
Two HCA hospital employees in Kendall posted images on social media of an 18-year-old motorcyclist with fatal injuries.
Erstwhile “It” Boy Fabián Basabe’s Exploits Resurface in Run for State Office
Republican statehouse hopeful Fabián Basabe wants us to focus on politics, but his past exploits keep creeping into the picture.
The “Wolf of Wall Street” Stiffed Me! Miami Limo Driver Sues Jordan Belfort
Robert Posch alleges the Wolf of Wall Street owes him nearly $24,000 for driving services from September 2021 through December 2021.
Spike in Fatal Plane Crashes Around North Perry Raises Safety Concerns
It’s been a familiar story in recent years: A plane that took off from North Perry experiences a catastrophic in-flight engine failure over a residential area.
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University of Miami Offers Nowhere Near Equal Pay for Women, Harpist Claims
Harpist Laura Sherman says she has an internal report and video evidence to prove UM discriminates against female faculty.
Florida Law Enforcement Fails to Participate in FBI Annual Crime Report
In Florida, two of 757 police departments provided compliant crime stats to the FBI – covering less than one percent of the state population.
Woman Challenges Miami Beach Law Used to Arrest People Filming Police
Mariyah Maple says a Miami Beach ordinance used to arrest people for filming cops violates free speech rights.
Tenants Sue Moishe Mana Companies, Claiming Unlawful Eviction in Wake of Surfside Collapse
A group of downtown businesses aren’t buying their landlord’s stance that they were removed from their building because of structural safety concerns.
Fire Fight: Mayor and Firefighter Unions Joust Over Little Gables Annexation
Local fire-rescue unions say Coral Gables’ planned annexation of Little Gables will put strain on a fire department already strapped for staff and resources.
Lawsuit: Car’s Automated Safety Tech Goes Berserk, Crushes Driver’s Chest
Richard Patt claims his Audi SUV’s driver assistance system went haywire and tightened his seat belt to the point where his lung collapsed.
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Save Tropical Park: Residents Dig in Heels to Battle UM Football Stadium Plan
Nearly 3,000 Miami-Dade County residents have signed a “Save Tropical Park” petition to advocate against the proposed University of Miami football stadium at the park.
God Forbid! University of Miami Declines to Screen New Billy Corben Documentary
Corben says the school turned down his offer to screen his forthcoming documentary owing to his past “negative publicity and comments” regarding the school.
New Affordable Housing Cooperative Opens in Liberty City
The Housing and Healing Justice Corps is a new affordable housing cooperative created to help Miamians struggling to find a place to live amidst the rising rent prices.
Florida Finally Grants Commercial Pot License to a Black Farmer
The Florida Department of Health has announced its plans to issue Donell Gwinn the marijuana cultivation and distribution license set aside for a Black farmer.
Broward Sheriff’s Office Wants $200,000 From Forfeiture Fund to Buy More Rifles UPDATED
The Broward Sheriff’s Office is asking the county commission to approve $200,000 in funding from a civil forfeiture fund to purchase tactical rifles.
Coral Gables Trying Once More to Annex Little Gables Neighborhood
Though some Little Gables residents believe annexation will provide better police services, concerns remain over what will become of a trailer park housing more than 200 elderly residents.
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Critics, Supporters React to DeSantis’ Banishment of Migrants to Martha’s Vineyard
Many noted the hypocrisy of a governor who recently traveled to Miami to honor victims of authoritarian regimes.
Founders Fund Exec Tweets Tale of Bulldog Diarrhea on Miami-Bound Flight
Ever hear the one about the bulldog with bowel issues that sat next to a tech guru’s boyfriend on a flight to Miami?
Antisemitism and Extremism on the Rise in Florida, ADL Report Says
The Anti-Defamation League’s Center on Extremism found 400 incidents of white supremacist propaganda occurred in Florida from January 2020 to August 2022.
Diplomat Hotel Workers May Strike This Week Over Low Wages and Strained Working Conditions
Diplomat Beach Resort workers says their wages have been stagnant while their increased workload has pushed them to the breaking point post-pandemic.